City

Blounts Creek, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Beaufort County  ·  North Carolina

👥1,746Population
💰$76,857Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂51.4Median Age
🏠$150,000Median Home Value▼ 46% below avg
🎓46.4%College Grads▲ 20% above avg
📊7.1%Unemployment▲ 44% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.0% Female 51.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 80.4%Hispanic: 0.3%Black: 19%Other: 0.3%Race
White80.4%
Hispanic0.3%
Black19.0%
Other0.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
17%
18–24
5%
25–44
21%
45–64
28%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.28
Below Poverty10.3% ≈ Avg
College Grads46.4% ▲ 20% above avg
Unemployment7.1% ▲ 44% above avg
No HS Diploma29 (2.3%)
HS Graduate401 (32.2%)
Some College46 (3.7%)
Associates192 (15.4%)
Bachelors190 (15.2%)
Graduate Degree388 (31.1%)

Education

No HS: 2.3%HS Grad: 32.2%Some College: 3.7%Associates: 15.4%Bachelors: 15.2%Graduate: 31.1%Edu
No HS2.3%
HS Grad32.2%
Some College3.7%
Associates15.4%
Bachelors15.2%
Graduate31.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 94.8%Renter: 5.2%Tenure
Owner94.8%
Renter5.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$76,857 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$150,000 ▼ 46% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$817/mo
Total Housing Units1,266
Vacant Units502

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
36%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
8%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
36%
Over 45 min
30%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
55%
About Blounts Creek, NC

Blounts Creek is a city in North Carolina, located in Beaufort County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,746 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.4 years.

Economically, Blounts Creek is a middle-income community. The median household income of $76,857 is near the national average. Approximately 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.1%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Blounts Creek is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $150,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $817 per month. Homeownership is high at 94.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Blounts Creek is well-educated. 46.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (80.41%).

Blounts Creek, NC offers residents above-average earning potential within North Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Blounts Creek
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27814 1,746 $76,857 $150,000 $817 7.1% 46.4% 94.8%